Application (Google Chrome)

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Disable Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed

Description

Chrome allows for processes started while the browser is open to remain running once the browser has been closed. It also allows for background apps and the current browsing session to remain active after the browser has been closed. Disabling this feature will stop all processes and background applications when the browser window is closed.

Potential risk

If this setting is enabled, vulnerable or malicious plugins, apps and processes can continue running even after Chrome has closed.

Remediation options

Option 1 – Set the following Group Policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Classic Administrative Template (ADM)\Google\Google Chrome\Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed
To the following value: Disabled

Option 2 – Set the following registry value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\BackgroundModeEnabled
To the following REG_DWORD value: 0

Disable ‘Password Manager’

Description

If this setting is enabled, Chrome will memorize passwords and automatically provide them when a user logs into a site. By disabling this feature the user will be prompted to enter their password each time they visit a website.

Potential risk

If not configured correctly, by using 3rd party app an intruder can dump the browser’s stored passwords without having to open the browser, enter a password, or even to be identified as the attacked user.

Remediation options

Option 1 – Set the following Group Policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Classic Administrative Template (ADM)\Google\Google Chrome\Password manager\Enable the password manager
To the following value: Disabled

Option 2 – Set the following registry value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\PasswordManagerEnabled
To the following REG_DWORD value: 0

Enable ‘Block third party cookies’

Description

Chrome allows cookies to be set by web page elements that are not from the domain in the user’s address bar. Enabling this feature prevents third party cookies from being set.

Potential risk

Blocking third party cookies can help protect a user’s privacy by eliminating a number of website tracking cookies.

Remediation options

Option 1 – Set the following Group Policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Classic Administrative Template (ADM)\Google\Google Chrome\Block third party cookies
To the following value: Enabled

Option 2 – Set the following registry value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\BlockThirdPartyCookies
To the following REG_DWORD value: 1